Healthy Turkey Skillet (Printable Version)
A quick, hearty dish blending turkey, sweet potatoes, and veggies into a balanced one-pan dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Key items
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2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
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1 pound of ground turkey meat
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1 bell pepper (pick your favorite color), diced
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1 yellow onion, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil (or use avocado oil instead)
→ Spices
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A pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper, add to taste
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1 teaspoon of ground cumin
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1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
→ Final additions
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Fresh spinach (about 2 cups), roughly shredded
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Parsley leaves, chopped finely for decoration
# Steps to Follow:
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Put the olive oil in a big skillet over medium heat. Toss in the onion and garlic once the oil is warm. Cook for 2-3 minutes till they smell amazing and turn a little clear.
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Throw the diced sweet potatoes into the pan and cook them, giving them a stir now and then. Keep an eye on them for around 10 minutes—they should start getting tender but not mushy.
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Move the sweet potatoes over to one side of the skillet. Add your ground turkey to the open space and break it up as it cooks. Let it go for 5-7 minutes until there's no pink left and it's browned lightly.
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Sprinkle the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper all over the skillet's contents. Stir it up well so everything is covered in those tasty spices.
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Toss in the spinach and chopped bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 more minutes until the spinach wilts and the bell pepper softens. Garnish with parsley after removing the pan from the heat.
# Additional Notes:
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This meal stores great—keep it in the fridge for a maximum of 4 days if prepping ahead.
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Switch up the turkey for chicken, beef, or plant-based options you like!
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Try tossing in extras like zucchini, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes if you want more variety.